Hi, I’m Rich

I help people build communities of high trust, deep belonging, and shared purpose.

I’m the co-founder of Loomio (collaborative decision-making software), Enspiral (a legendary self-managing collective), Microsolidarity (a network of mutual-aid communities), and The Hum (organisational design for non-hierarchical teams).

These days my focus is Casa Tilo, a retreat centre and co-living space in the forests near Barcelona, where we treat hospitality as a sacred practice, convening the kind of people who change your life.

Coaching & Advice

If you want my advice or guidance, you can book me by the hour.

Choose a price that fits your circumstances:

Standard $140/hr
Supporter $280/hr
Low Income $70/hr

Writing

I write about the subtle social dynamics you've experienced in groups but have probably never quite put into words before. You can find my writing on Substack, Medium, and Twitter. I'm a contributing author to the Enspiral book Better Work Together, and have a half-finished book about decentralised organisations available for purchase.

Interviews

I love talking about group dynamics! Here are some of my favourite interviews:

• Jim Rutt Show Part 1: Self-Organising Collaboration, Part 2: An Experiment in Co-living
• Roz Savage - Complexity, Chaos & Coherence
• Rebel Wisdom - Creating Community During Covid
• Future Thinkers - Collaborative Governance

You can interview me too, book here.

Music

Sound at the Speed of Sunset is my ambient music project. So far my favourite release was this collaboration with cellist Boondlllx. You can listen to my first album on Spotify, or buy it on Bandcamp. Follow my Soundcloud or YouTube for updates.

Contact

Check out my newsletter if you want get an occasional thoughtful update from me. Or if you prefer to plug in to my stream of consciousness, join me on Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram.

If you want to contact me with requests for work, reach out through my consulting company The Hum.